Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO3 0EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO3 0EB.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO3 0EB — age 47, 87% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO3 0EB is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Stanway in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00110324 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0EB. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO3 0EB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour39
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting13

school Local Schools

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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils0.3 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.4 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.4 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.4 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.5 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils1.1 km
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils1.2 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Blackberry Bakery0.3 km
  • Layer Marney Lamb0.8 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • Post Office Counters Ltd0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hole In The Wall0.6 km
  • Live & Let Live0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Harvester0.7 km
  • Jane Barrell0.4 km
  • Lakeland Centre0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.9 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Perfect Chef0.4 km
  • China One0.9 km
  • Tandoori Villa0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey3.7 km
  • Colchester Station4.5 km
  • Colchester Town4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Winstree Court0.2 km
  • Winstree Court0.2 km
  • Harvey Crescent0.3 km
  • Villa Road0.3 km
  • Villa Road0.3 km